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UNF UT Flagler Florida State UCF FAU USF Main Campus Lynn University Florida Jacksonville State University FGCU Edward Waters College| Jacksonville University | Life University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Life University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Marietta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 2,753 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #721 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | life.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Life University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $12,915 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $12,915 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $28,226 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $11,923 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 90% |
Admission |
JU | Life University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 448 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 438 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 97.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 38.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 830/1117 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
JU | Life University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Life University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $8,334 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $86 |
Diversity |
JU | Life University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 6% |
Students |
JU | Life University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 35% | ||
Campus |
JU | Life University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jacksonville University is larger than than Life University based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 2,753 students)
JU vs. Life University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Life University?
- Jacksonville University is 237% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 237% higher at JU than Life University ($43,520.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville University than Life University ($26,943 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jacksonville University are 12.6% lower than costs at Life University ($15,986 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville University than Life University (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 168.3% larger than aid received Life University ($31,988 vs. $11,923)
JU vs. Life University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Life University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Life University or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. Life University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU or Life University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Life University and JU.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Jacksonville University (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Life University graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $46,900)
- Life University students graduate with a $14,287 lower median federal student loan debt than JU graduates. ($8,334 vs. $22,621)
- Life University graduates are paying $147 less per month on federal student loans than JU graduates. ($86 vs. $233)
- More JU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/